Rate your team's draft weekend

[KennyBanyeah]

That sounds better than being compared to Robert Englund...

Either way it looks like he'll play with an edge.

 

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Either way it looks like he'll play with an edge.

And he'll cause opposing forwards to have nightmares (lol)

 

[mattola]

Rating: A

Kesler Trade: I said this in another discussion I think Bonino will slip into the 2C spot only because we dont have a second C he will be a pretty solid 3C and PP guy, he will improve our PP alot. He will also be coached well (not saying he wasnt in Anaheim) and he will respond well to the coaching unlike kesler who followed the baseline but never used his teammates. Sbisa is unknown to me but had high praise early in his career. I think he could be better than he showed in Anaheim with our D Core. The draft pick we got and the player we selected with it is nice. He will be interesting to watch down the road assuming hes not as big a douche as he showed in his first interview, Ill chalk that up to being drafted much later than expected and surprising.

Draft picks. I really believe we scooped some real future NHLers in the first 2 rounds and picked up a ready to play NHL from Los Angeles in Vey. And in a draft that is supposed to be fairly week I am extremely happy with this. We wont know for a bit, but each pick seems logical and planned out, in honesty Im nervous about McCann after his first 2 interviews, but after hearing him a day later he seems more excited. Thatcher Demko is so bloody exciting. I cant wait to see this kid develop.

the most important thing that we will see in the trade is the clearing of Kesler himself, long time rumours had him quite disliked by most of the team. That in it self is good for chemistry. the team is not as good talent wise not even close but I believe we have a better blue print for a better team down the road.

 

[David_son]

Rangers D


No first because of the StL deal and they needed forwards and scoring in a major way but took a goalie with their first pick and then a few defenseman.

 

[Otis B. Driftwood]

Stars - B.

Nill knows where our deficiencies are (defense and continued improvement in goal) and drafted for those needs. I see him trying to be active in free agency (especially with the cap adjustments) looking at a #2 center.


There will be opportunities in Cedar Park in the next year or two. We shall see who steps up.

 

[beantownmaniac]

That sounds better than being compared to Robert Englund...

Would YOU want to skate in alone on that guy?

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Stars - B.

Nill knows where our deficiencies are (defense and continued improvement in goal) and drafted for those needs. I see him trying to be active in free agency (especially with the cap adjustments) looking at a #2 center.


There will be opportunities in Cedar Park in the next year or two. We shall see who steps up.

So when does he trade Jamie Benn to the Leafs?

 

[Otis B. Driftwood]

So when does he trade Jamie Benn to the Leafs?

Oh... probably around the time pigs fly.

Good thing for you your drafts continue to be stellar.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Oh... probably around the time pigs fly.

Good thing for you your drafts continue to be stellar.

In even-numbered years only.

 

[pixburgher66]

In even-numbered years only.

Meanwhile, Toronto media is questioning their choices because "none were Canadian".



Pens- C-

I have no idea what's happening with the team at this point, and attempting to predict it probably will only result in a head ache. The Neal trade may end up being a good one, but it's the subsequent moves that are important. The draft picks: I like Kapenen, but not having a 2/3 pick really affects things. I have no true knowledge to actually evaluate picks beyond the first or second round, so I won't even try. Rutherford continues to be far to open with the media, in my opinion...putting all his cards on the table. If he finds a way to get rid of Scuds, this offseason will be a victory.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Meanwhile, Toronto media is questioning their choices because "none were Canadian".



Pens- C-

I have no idea what's happening with the team at this point, and attempting to predict it probably will only result in a head ache. The Neal trade may end up being a good one, but it's the subsequent moves that are important. The draft picks: I like Kapenen, but not having a 2/3 pick really affects things. I have no true knowledge to actually evaluate picks beyond the first or second round, so I won't even try. Rutherford continues to be far to open with the media, in my opinion...putting all his cards on the table. If he finds a way to get rid of Scuds, this offseason will be a victory.

Only the asshats are doing so.

I really don't envy the Pens' position right now. They have two of the greatest and want to put a team around them to win, but they have traded away firsts and seconds for years and it shows when looking at their lack of depth up front. How do they develop young talent while attempting to surround Sid and Geno with a team that can contend? Tough spot.

 

[pixburgher66]

Only the asshats are doing so.

I really don't envy the Pens' position right now. They have two of the greatest and want to put a team around them to win, but they have traded away firsts and seconds for years and it shows when looking at their lack of depth up front. How do they develop young talent while attempting to surround Sid and Geno with a team that can contend? Tough spot.

I think Johnston (more hope than think) will aid this. Bylsma was notoriously bad (horrible) at handling young talent. The only young player that excelled under his tutelage was Maatta. He always played old farts and grinders at the expense of young talent (Bennett, Despres being the big two). I don't think the team is in that bad of a spot, but they're going to need to retool their forward prospect depth if they want to compete consistently in the next 10 years. For the next five years? Having those two will always make the Pens a contender. Also: a lot of great young D talent, and if some of those guys pan out, they can (as Shero intended) trade for forwards.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I think Johnston (more hope than think) will aid this. Bylsma was notoriously bad (horrible) at handling young talent. The only young player that excelled under his tutelage was Maatta. He always played old farts and grinders at the expense of young talent (Bennett, Despres being the big two). I don't think the team is in that bad of a spot, but they're going to need to retool their forward prospect depth if they want to compete consistently in the next 10 years. For the next five years? Having those two will always make the Pens a contender. Also: a lot of great young D talent, and if some of those guys pan out, they can (as Shero intended) trade for forwards.

Boy you make Bylsma sound like Ron Wilson there.

 

[pixburgher66]

Boy you make Bylsma sound like Ron Wilson there.

Most of what I say is really just a fan making an assumption, but I often felt like he harbored some bitterness from his own playing days. Or maybe not bitterness, but he remembered being that fourth line grinder, and he liked those guys on the Pens. Craig Adams hasn't missed a game in forever, even though when you look at the performance of the fourth line, and his advanced stats, he should be gonzo. A guy like him was in instead of a guy like Brian Gibbons, and I think it's because Adams is basically Blysma when he played.


EDIT: ALSO, store that under "reasons I'm thrilled the Pens didn't hire Ron Wilson".

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Most of what I say is really just a fan making an assumption, but I often felt like he harbored some bitterness from his own playing days. Or maybe not bitterness, but he remembered being that fourth line grinder, and he liked those guys on the Pens. Craig Adams hasn't missed a game in forever, even though when you look at the performance of the fourth line, and his advanced stats, he should be gonzo. A guy like him was in instead of a guy like Brian Gibbons, and I think it's because Adams is basically Blysma when he played.


EDIT: ALSO, store that under "reasons I'm thrilled the Pens didn't hire Ron Wilson".

I really, really thought Florida were going to give him the job. Crushed that such a national treasure remains in the pogey line.

 

[pixburgher66]

I really, really thought Florida were going to give him the job. Crushed that such a national treasure remains in the pogey line.

I thought it was a guarantee that he went to FLA. But hey, maybe other clubs were watching those Pens games and thinking the same thing *coughadjustmentscough*

 

[DragonfromTO]

I really, really thought Florida were going to give him the job. Crushed that such a national treasure remains in the pogey line.

I'd take him back over

 

[Cobiemonster]

I'd take him back over

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I'd take him back over

No. No no no no no. Both need to face a firing squad.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I thought it was a guarantee that he went to FLA. But hey, maybe other clubs were watching those Pens games and thinking the same thing *coughadjustmentscough*

My friend is under the impression that the endgame in T.O is for Carlyle to get canned the second shit hits the fan this winter and Bylsma to be the replacement. Plausible, if nothing else. You gotta figure Bylsma is the first in-season hire regardless where it happens.